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Lake Okeechobee

Port Mayaca Lock closed Thursday for repairs

Lake continues to rise

East coast water supply depends on Lake Okeechobee

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Community News

Village of Indiantown partners with SLWA to enhance utility services

INDIANTOWN — The Village of Indiantown has partnered with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) to enhance services and provide optional repair plans to resident homeowners. The National …

SFWMD prepared for potential heavy rainfall over weekend

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is prepared for potentially heavy rain from a tropical weather system forecast to pass over the southern portion of the state this weekend.

Indiantown officials encourages community to learn more about and engage with local government

Florida City Government Week is celebrated October 19 - 25

Indiantown Village Council to meet Tuesday, Oct. 22

A Village of Indiantown virtual regular council meeting is set for Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m.

Display your address! It’s the law!

Whether mail is delivered to your home or you use a post office box, your address must be clearly posted on your property.

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Schools

Life in space – UF/IFAS faculty awarded three grants for further exploration

The NASA Biological and Physical Sciences Division’s Space Biology Program recently announced 18 grants that will advance our understanding of how living systems respond to life in space.

IRSC adds Cyber Security Upskill Certificate for fall; classes start Oct. 14

Indian River State College (IRSC) has expanded its Upskill/Reskill offerings to include the in-demand field of cyber security, allowing students to earn this valuable certification in as little as eight weeks. Courses for this certification are completely online and begin Oct. 14.

Bank of America charitable foundation grants IRSC $20K to support area small businesses

The Indian River State College Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $20,000 from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to bolster professional consulting for emerging and growth businesses through the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Indian River State College (IRSC).

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Government

Corps breaks ground on Central Everglades Planning Project

State and federal officials gathered at the S-333 water control structure on the Tamiami Trail on Oct. 21 to celebrate the start of work on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP), which will increase the capacity to move water from Lake Okeechobee to Everglades National Park (ENP).

SBA and Treasury announce simpler PPP forgiveness for loans of $50,000 or less

On Oct. 12, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less.

Village of Indiantown meeting Oct. 8

An update on the COVID-19 pandemic will top the agenda at the Oct. 8 regular meeting of the Indiantown Village Council.

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Election

Voting under way in Florida

Floridians turned out in record numbers for the first day of early voting in Florida on Monday. According to state election officials, more than 350,000 Floridians cast their ballots on Monday, when …

Amendments affect homestead exemptions and other amendments

On the November ballot, Floridians will vote on two amendments that would make changes to special exemptions to property taxes on homestead properties and one amendment that would make it more …

Amendments proposed to Florida Constitution

A one-word edit to Florida’s voting laws, a hike in the minimum wage and a major change to primary elections for state races are among the amendments proposed to Florida’s Constitution this year.

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Opinion

Artificial intelligence revolution comes to cattle country

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) on ranches and dairy farms represents tremendous potential to benefit the Florida cattle industry.

Tear off that mask!

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Agriculture

Tomato juice with UF/IFAS-bred Garden Gem pleases palates

Florida-grown tomatoes — particularly the UF/IFAS-bred Garden Gem — pack a tasty punch for tomato juice, new University of Florida research shows.

UF scientists make big stride toward greening-resistant citrus trees

University of Florida scientists achieved a major milestone in their quest to develop a citrus greening-resistant tree by sequencing the genome of a fruit plant that’s a close cousin …

University of Florida citrus research grove hosts drive-through event

Rhuanito “Johnny” Ferrarezi will host what will probably be the first drive-through citrus grove field day — a view of a large-scale research trial — for growers and other …

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Government

SFWMD prepared for potential heavy rainfall

Corps awards $81 million in construction contracts for Everglades restoration

FLHSMV releases new design of Support Law Enforcement specialty license plate

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Human Interest

Homeowner’s Handbook updated to prepare Floridians for disasters

UF expert available to talk about sea-level rise, climate change impacts

‘Johnny Tomato’ found on Martin Grade corner

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Nation & World

Jen Cox poses for a photo on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, after voting early at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta. The arena, where the NBA's Atlanta Hawks play, is one of many professional sports venues around the country that has opened its doors for voting or other election-related activities. With dozens of voting machines and ample space for social distancing, they provide a safe and efficient way to vote during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Kate Brumback)

Arenas, stadiums find new life as safer options for voting

ATLANTA (AP) — With long waits making headlines during early voting across the country, professional sports venues have emerged as bright spots, repurposing huge spaces mostly devoid of fans into …

CORRECTS DAY OF DEATH TO TUESDAY, OCT. 20 INSTEAD OF MONDAY, OCT. 19 - FILE - In this Friday, June 29, 2007, file photo, James Randi is shown in front of a poster at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Florida-based James Randi Educational Foundation announced its founder died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at 92. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

James Randi, dazzling magician and skeptic, dies at 92

James Randi, a magician who later challenged spoon benders, mind readers and faith healers with such voracity that he became regarded as the country’s foremost skeptic, has died, his foundation …

Protest arrests show regular Americans, not urban antifa

The judge was incredulous as a federal prosecutor pushed to keep a 25-year-old man behind bars until his trial on a charge of having a Molotov cocktail at a protest in May.

What are the treatment options for COVID-19?

What are the treatment options for COVID-19? There are several, and which one is best depends on how sick someone is.

Guitars played, partly made by Eddie Van Halen go to auction

Two guitars owned, played and partly designed by the late Eddie Van Halen will be going up for auction.

2020 Watch: Is debate Trump's last chance to save himself?

NEW YORK (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we’re watching heading into a new week on : Days to general election: 15 Days to next scheduled presidential debate: 3 ___ THE …

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State

In the battle against PFD, UF/IFAS scientists have developed the Citrus Advisory System (CAS), which sends web-based alerts to citrus farmers via mobile devices.